HP T3204 manual Installing the Ribbon

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Installing the Ribbon

As noted previously, when printing in thermal transfer mode, the printer requires a ribbon. Use the following procedure to install a new ribbon.

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The thermal transfer mode is selected through the printer menu system. The main menu is accessed via the secondary operator panel. Refer to the ªConfiguring the Printerº chapter in the Setup Guide for complete instructions in how to access and use the secondary operator panel.

1Press ON LINE/PAUSE to place the printer in the off line mode.

2 Open the media supply door.

3 Rotate the printhead latch counterclockwise to unlatch, and raise the printhead.

Lower the hinge plate.

4Place the new ribbon supply roll on the supply hub.

Operator's Guide

Media

Supply

Window

Media

Supply Door

Printhead	Hinge
Latch	Plate

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